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MBA Office Updates - October 27, 2005

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Posted by , October 27, 2005
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QUOTES OF THE WEEK
“The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work.” — Unknown

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many.” — Unknown

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Debbie Kolb, our Deloitte chair and Negotiations faculty member for receiving one of the 2005 Patriot’s Trail Awards for outstanding leadership and service. She received the award this week!!

SCHEDULE UPDATES AND CHANGES
1. Leading A, October 31, location moved to Green Room
2. Public Speaking B, October 31, location moved to Green Room
3. Econ A on Tuesday, November 1 has been changed to 12-3pm
4. Econ A on Thursday, November 3 has been changed to 12-3pm
5. Econ A review, Thursday, November 3, 3:15-4:15pm
6. SDM meets Saturday, November 5, 9am-5pm
7. Econ A Exam #2 has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 8 from 12-2pm

REGISTRATION UPDATE
Registration materials will be available on Friday, November 4th.

SIMMONS SOM FALL PHONATHON
Date: Tuesday, November 15th and Thursday, November 17th
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: Simmons College, 300 The Fenway, East Wing, 1st Floor of the Advancement Hall

The Office of Development and Alumnae Relations (ODAR) is seeking volunteers for our Fall Phonathon. Our phonathons are an important component of achieving our Annual Fund goal, and also provide a great opportunity for students to meet and network with SOM alumnae who also volunteer for the telethon. Your participation is more important than ever at this time! Note that no experience is necessary – we will train you! Please join us to help the SOM reach its goals for 2005. This year’s priorities include: Entrepreneurship Initiative, Enhancing Curriculum, Reputation Building, and Principled Leadership and Accountability. We provide delicious refreshments, good spirit, and great prizes to our volunteer callers. So check your calendars and contact Abbie Mohlin at 617.521.3825 or abigail.mohlin@simmons.edu to sign up.

SHORT TERM PROJECT OPPORTUNITY - MBA OFFICE
Mary D. is looking for four students to help do research for the MBA Program review underway with the Curriculum Committee. We will be looking for data from other B-schools and sources such as Business Week, AACSB Publications, etc. Good research analysis and synthesis skills are needed, some phone work may be necessary, pay is $15 per hour for a maximum of 20 hours per person. Timetable is the next four weeks. Project can be done from home and on the weekends. If anyone has the time and interest, please contact Mary D. directly at mary.dutkiewicz@simmons.edu.

THREE PART-TIME STUDENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE!! — Simmons School of Management/The Boston Foundation Nonprofit Resource Guide Project

Project Description:
The Boston Foundation (TBF), in partnership with the SOM, seeks to develop a Nonprofit Resource Guide (NRG). We envision the NRG to be a comprehensive resource manual, a virtual gateway that will live on The TBF’s website. The web-based NRG will link nonprofit organizations and those interested in learning more about the Massachusetts nonprofit sector to educational, technical, and informational resources. It will be available online, printable in an easy format.

The proposed project will be developed in several phases. The first phase will focus on three topics:
1. About Nonprofits (nonprofit basics, laws and regulations that govern the nonprofit sector)
2. State of the Massachusetts Nonprofit Sector (MassInc/TBF Research, other data and findings, nonprofit advocacy/repositioning project)
3. The Essential Role of Effective Governance (The standards and measures of effective governance by boards of directors; examination of board models of structure and operation; best practices with proven track records of success.)

Each section will include an overview, links to national and local information sites, TBF forum presentations, case studies, and other relevant resources. These three sections will be completed in a four month period, in time for the launch of the new TBF website. Subsequent phases will take on other topics such as Leadership, Diversity, Strategy, Financial management & fundraising, Organizational and technical infrastructure, Evaluation, Marketing & communications, Volunteer management, and Management of staff and working in the nonprofit sector. These and/or other topics will be added over time.

Student Role:
We are seeking three students to each work 10 hours per week for 16 weeks. Each student will be assigned one of the three topics mentioned above, and will responsible for compiling the background research and assembling the content for that section of the NRG. We are seeking candidates with very strong research skills and the ability to meet deadlines. The position is a perfect opportunity for students interested in learning more about the nonprofit sector. Pay will be $15.00/hour. This position is open to Simmons MBA students only.

Project Oversight and Supervision:
The project will be developed in partnership with the Simmons School of Management and overseen by Patricia Deyton, Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest via e-mail to Tara Hudson, CGO Coordinator, at tara.hudson@simmons.edu. Questions may sent to Tara via e-mail or by phone at 617.521.3824.

REBORN KYOTO INVITES YOU!!
As MBA students, you have been introduced to Reborn Kyoto before in the classroom by case authors Professor Cynthia Ingols and Erika Ishihara ‘03. The mission of Reborn Kyoto, a Japanese non-profit organization, is to train young women in Southeast Asia in dressmaking and to give them a skill for life. Now, Reborn Kyoto invites you to its local sale of beautiful contemporary garments and gifts on Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th at the Stove Factory Gallery in Charlestown. All items are made from exquisite old Japanese kimono fabrics, and all proceeds benefit Reborn Kyoto’s training programs.

Time: Friday, 5:00-8:00pm; Saturday, 10:00am-2:00pm
Location: Stove Factory Gallery, 523 Medford Street, Charlestown, MA
Checks and cash only please.

Hosted by Carol Bratley, Andrea Garr, Lori Geissenhainer, Marcia Katz, Sharon Levine, and Jane Philippi. For more information, please call 617.872.6344.

IMAGINING OURSELVES - ONLINE EXHIBIT
Deadline: November 20, 2005

The International Museum of Women and the Imagining Ourselves Global Team invite young women in their twenties and thirties from every corner of the globe to submit their stories and art in answer to the question: “What Defines Your Generation of Women?”

The Online Exhibit utilizes dynamic design and the web’s global reach to impact a world wide audience. Stories and art will be featured in an interactive online gallery and are accompanied by opportunities for how young women can take action and make a difference for themselves, their communities, and the world.

Join a growing group of thousands of women from over 105 countries, including Ukrainian Olympic Gold Medalist Oksana Baiul; bestselling novelist Zadie Smith; author Karenna Gore Schiff (daughter of former U.S. Vice President Al Gore); Queen Rania of Jordan; and many more!

Be Inspired. Get Involved. Take Action.

Visit www.imow.org for more information and to join the conversation.

THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE IN BOSTON SEEKS AREA STUDENTS
The Boston Chapter of the Urban Land Institute, an international, non-profit organization, is looking to connect with students who are interested in real estate, urban planning, architecture and other related fields. If you are interested in learning more about The Urban Land Institute in Boston, please visit http://www.uli.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home10, or contact Jessica Sawyer at 617.261.9363 or jsawyer@aew.com.

In addition, if anyone is passionate or curious about real estate or a closely related field and interested in starting a student club or group, please contact Suzzette at suzzette.turnbull@simmons.edu.